ICD-11 code : BD50;
Preferred Label : Aortic aneurysm or dissection;
ICD-11 definition : Aortic aneurysm is a term for any swelling (dilation or aneurysm) of the aorta to
greater than 1.5 times normal, usually representing an underlying weakness in the
wall of the aorta at that location. Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the inner
wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta,
forcing the layers apart.;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : BD50.Z;
Origin ID : 1674517934;
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Aortic aneurysm is a term for any swelling (dilation or aneurysm) of the aorta to
greater than 1.5 times normal, usually representing an underlying weakness in the
wall of the aorta at that location. Aortic dissection occurs when a tear in the inner
wall of the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the wall of the aorta,
forcing the layers apart.